Bad Medicine
Richie Sambora
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Your love is like bad medicine Bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease Bad medicine I ain't got a fever, got a permanent disease And it'll take more than a doctor to prescribe a remedy I got lots of money but it isn't what I need Gonna take more than a shot to get this poison out of me And I got all the symptoms count 'em 1,2,3 First you need, then you bleed, and when you're on your knees (That's what you get for falling in love You get a little but it's never enough That what you get for falling in love) Now, this boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease Bad, bad medicine I don't need no needle to be givin' me a thrill And I don't need no anesthesia or a nurse to bring a pill I got a dirty down addiction that doesn't leave a track I got a jones for your affection like a monkey on my back There ain't no paramedic gonna save this heart attack When you need, then you bleed, on you knees (That's what you get for falling in love You get a little but it's never enough That what get for falling in love) This boy's addicted 'cause your kiss is the drug, whoa Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine So let's play doctor, baby Bad medicine It's what I want. Bad, bad medicine Ow, it's what I need I need a respirator 'cause I'm running out of breath You're an all night generator wrapped in stockings and a dress When you find your medicine you take what you can get 'Cause if there's something better baby well they hav'n't found it yet Whoa Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease Bad, bad medicine is what I want Bad bad medicine. Oo baby, oo babe I gotta go I gotta I gotta go I gotta medicine I got I gotta do it again, wait a minute wait a minute Hold on I'm not done. One more time. With feeling Come on. All-right. Help me out now Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine There ain't no doctor that can cure my disease Bad, bad medicine is what I want Bad bad medicine. Oo baby, oo babe I gotta go I gotta I gotta go I gotta medicine I got I gotta do it again, wait a minute wait a minute Hold on I'm not done. One more time. With feeling Come on. All-right. Help me out now Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine You got the potion that can cure my disease Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine You got the potion that can cure my disease Your love is like bad medicine, bad medicine is what I need, whoa Shake it up just like bad medicine You got the potion that can cure my disease
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Written by: Desmond Child, Jon Bon Jovi, Richard S. Sambora
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Bad Medicine" is a song by American rock band Bon Jovi, which was released as the first single from their fourth album "New Jersey" in 1988. The song became their third number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Vocal Contributions2. Bon Jovi's frontman Jon Bon Jovi and guitarist Richie Sambora co-wrote "Bad Medicine" with songwriter Desmond Child, who has collaborated with the band on several other hits.
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Music Video3. The music video for "Bad Medicine" gives a behind-the-scenes look into a Bon Jovi concert. It consists of real footage from a concert at Madison Square Garden and mock rebellious acts by the band members.
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Awards and Recognitions4. Despite not winning any major awards upon its release, "Bad Medicine" has since been recognized for its impact on pop culture. For example, it was included in VH1's "100 Greatest Songs of the '80s," a list that celebrated some of the most influential songs of the decade.
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Notable Live Performances5. Bon Jovi often plays "Bad Medicine" as part of their encore during live performances. During these performances, the band often improvises and includes covers of other popular songs within the breakdown of "Bad Medicine".
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Studio Recordings6. The song's recording process was unique for the band. Bon Jovi recalled how they'd record the song in pieces, taking different sections and piecing them together, rather than playing the song straight through as they did for their previous albums.
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Song Interpretation7. The song uses medical terminology as a metaphor for a tumultuous relationship. This interpretation, along with its catchy melody and high-energy performance, made it a crowd favorite.
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Historical Impact8. Over three decades since its release, "Bad Medicine" continues to receive significant airplay on rock stations, proving the song's enduring appeal.
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Chart Performance9. Besides topping the Billboard Hot 100 charts, "Bad Medicine" also reached number one on the Billboard Top Rock Tracks chart, and was ranked among the top 20 on charts in several other countries, including Canada and Australia.
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Notable Cover10. Country singer Garth Brooks is a notable artist who has covered "Bad Medicine" during his live shows.
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Album Information11. "New Jersey", the album that features "Bad Medicine", itself was a commercial success, both in the United States and internationally. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200, and lived up to the success of Bon Jovi's preceding album, "Slippery When Wet," both in sales and critical reception.
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